I know there are plenty of good reasons to keep hearings closed, but hot damn I wish these were all open. I need catharsis! Even tho I know it would in all actuality only make me more ragey.
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I love this section of the WTForum! This should be part of a daily briefing / on tap sort of thing.
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Love it!
There has been alot with all the congressional hearings, so it’s been straight forward – is there anything else that I’m missing or should add?
Be on the lookout early next week for the transcript of today’s hearing with Carter Page. He spent 7 hours in a closed door hearing today, without a lawyer and he uh…one could say he doesn’t interview well. It should be good read!
Edit: Link to the transcript
Also, the main calendars post has been updated with upcoming events!
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Trump’s Asia Trip: Fri, 11/3 – Sat, 11/11
Due to the time zone difference (+16hrs) while Trump is in Asia, the Daycare staff is likely to be off during the below local time frames (aka the times when Trump is alone with his phone/Twitter):
- 1pm - 5pm EST
- 10am - 2pm PST
Preparation for the trip seems to be going just fine so far.
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Does this mean Monday? (3 days after Thursday)
Monday or Tuesday, depends on if they count Thursday as day one. Given that they did interview him for 5 hrs, my best guess is Tuesday.
Tomorrow!
Trump’s ‘loyal lieutenant’ to testify on 2013 Russia visit (Politico)
Former body man Keith Schiller, who used to satisfy the president’s fast-food cravings, will head to the Hill to answer questions about Trump’s visit to the Miss Universe pageant.
No hearings are currently listed on the House Intelligence Committee’s website, so assuming this will be a closed hearing.
Today is Election Day!
Here’s a few handy guides for following today’s elections:
- How to watch election night 2017, hour by hour – WaPo
- What to Watch as Virginia and New Jersey Votes Are Tallied – WSJ
- 15 elections you should be watching – POLITICO
Live Election Results via NYT: VA Governor | Other VA | New Jersey | New York | Utah’s 3rd District - Special | Maine Medicaid
The results are starting to come in…! The AP has called the following:
VA Governor - Ralph Northam (!!!)
NJ Governor - Phil Murphy
Danica Roem becomes the first transgender person elected to a state legislature nationwide! (VA - House of Delegates)
Democrats have won the majority in WA state senate! Democrats now control every state legislative body and governorship on the West Coast!
Republicans keep control of UT-03 (Jason Chaffetz’s seat)
Maine passes the Medicaid expansion
This could be huge: as of right now, Democrats are on track to win the majority in the House of Delegates!
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I haven’t said “what the actual fuck” in a positive way in fucking forever!! What a night!
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Tomorrow at 10am EST!
Sessions will be testifying in a general oversight hearing, however Democrats have already stated that they plan to ask about his inconsistent / contradictory statements about the Trump campaign’s relationship with Russia and are interested in more details regarding George Papadopoulos.
Watch the hearing on CSPAN tomorrow!
Note: this has been changed from a closed hearing (reported by Reuters) to a open hearing.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold a hearing Tuesday on the president’s ability to authorize nuclear weapons, something lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have debated since President’s Donald Trump threatened North Korea with “fire and fury” in August. (PBS)
Watch the hearing on CSPAN or PBS tomorrow!
Also, the main calendars post has been updated with upcoming events!
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Tomorrow at 2pm EST!
Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold a hearing regarding the sonic attacks of US Diplomats in Cuba. (Details)
Watch the hearing on CSPAN tomorrow!
Dec. 14. – FCC votes to kill the net neutrality rules
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It appears Glenn Simpson has testified - the leaks are starting… 
Here are some of the notable articles that have emerged so far:
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Congress’s Thanksgiving Recess 
starts today - see if your MoC is holding a townhall (or if they are MIA)!
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You beat me to it today! 
I had it bookmarked to add to the calendar!